Studio Synopsis:
“Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat’s own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man.”

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child was released on Feb 21.

Side note:
The song you hear throughout the trailer is “Salty Peanuts” by Charlie Parker

posted by: Harold Johns III

New works, installation, performance & memorabilia by Asteroid Head Art Club at Lawrence Arts Center.

Video shot, edited and sound tracked by Scott Stewart of Artstew Magazine

“It’s All Over Now – Summer Solstice” by Lee Piechocki, 15 x 20 inches, ink and acrylic on paper

posted by: Brent Carter

“Rope”, 2008 34.5 x 40 inches, acrylic and spray paint on paper

“The Playfulness of Some”, 2003 19.5 x 22 inches, acrylic and gouache on paper

“The University of Kansas – Printmaking Area is pleased to present visiting artist Lamar Peterson. Lamar will be in residence the week of Feb. 22 – 26. While he is visiting he will give a public lecture, critique student work and collaborate with students and faculty to create an original limited edition lithograph.

“Lamar Peterson is an international recognized artist. He has had recent solo exhibitions at Richard Heller Gallery, LA, Fredericks & Freiser, NY and Dietch Projects, NY.

“Please join us for this lecture Feb. 24th (Wed.) @ 2:30, Art & Design Bldg. Room 421.” (via: KU Professor Micheal Krueger)

“Nearly Naked”, 2008  26 x 20 inches, acrylic on paper mounted on found Man Ray poster

“Posing the Daisies”, 2003 23 x 22.5 inches, acrylic and gouache

posted by: Brent Carter

“Sculpture Garden (Stand Alone)” gouache on Eaton 100% cotton paper 8.5″ x 5.5″

Christopher Davison recently updated his website with, in his words: “18 very new, very dark, very small drawings that I would like to share with you. They are visions from the long, cold, Winter nights.” A sentiment I think we can all echo during this particularly tough winter. And in a move showing off his internet savvy, Davison is offering a hi-res version of his drawing pictured above as a free download.

See the entire “Disasters Are People Too” series here

posted by: Brent Carter

French artist Baptiste Debombourg used 35,000 staples in the construction of his mural depicting Icarus falling which he entitled “Air Force One.” See more of Debombourg’s impressive installation work here and/or check out his site here.

source: today and tomorrow
posted by: Brent Carter